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Delta Air Lines confirmed that pilots from Delta and Northwest Airlines have voted to approve a joint contract, the terms of which will be applicable to both pilot groups upon closing of the Delta-Northwest merger, expected later this year.

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Copa Airlines has received an Embraer 190 flight simulator, becoming the first airline in Latin America with both Embraer 190 jet and Boeing 737 Next Generation simulators for pilot training. The Embraer 190 flight simulator was unveiled today during a ceremony at Copa Airlines’ Training Center in Panama, attended by Panamanian President Martin Torrijos, members

Air Canada announced the appointment of Claude Morin as Vice President, Global Sales. Mr. Morin, who is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada Cargo, succeeds Marc Rosenberg, Vice President, Sales and Product Distribution, who will be retiring from Air Canada this fall after a career spanning five decades with the airline. Mr.

Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines received unconditional clearance from the European Commission on the airlines

Embraer informed that it has consolidated its organizational structure by reducing managerial positions and administrative functions, which involved a reduction of around 250 people. Embraer continues to move firmly ahead in its growth process and in improving its results, and confirms the aircraft delivery forecasts and economic-financial projections previously announced.

As part of Jazz’s ongoing cost-saving initiatives, and to re-assign the duties of its recently vacated position of Chief Operating Officer, the following executive reorganization has been implemented. These individuals will report to Joseph Randell and are effective immediately. Nick Careen has been appointed Senior Vice President Operations, Colin Copp has been appointed Senior Vice

Anthony “Tony” Jones has been named vice president and senior site executive of Boeing’s Huntsville, Ala., operations. Jones will provide strategic guidance to Boeing programs relative to local customer requirements and will oversee business activities related to missile defense, space exploration and homeland security. Jones will also manage the day-to-day operations of the Boeing Huntsville

UAL Corporation reported that James E. Keenan has been named senior vice president of United Services. In this role, Keenan will have oversight for United’s global maintenance operation. He will be responsible for the safety and operational reliability of United’s fleet worldwide, overseeing administrative, engineering, sales, planning and production support of airframes, engines and components,